keep down

柯林斯詞典

1. PHRASAL VERB If you keep the number, size, or amount of something down, you do not let it get bigger or go higher. 抑制
The prime aim is to keep inflation down. 首要目標是抑制通貨膨脹。
2. PHRASAL VERB If someone keeps a group of people down, they prevent them from getting power and status and being completely free. 壓制
No matter what a woman tries to do to improve her situation, there is some barrier or attitude to keep her down. 不管女性如何試圖改善自己的境遇，總有障礙或看法壓制她們。
3. PHRASAL VERB If you keep food or drink down, you manage to swallow it properly and not vomit, even though you feel sick. 勉強吞下
I tried to give her something to drink but she couldn't keep it down. 我試圖讓她喝點兒什么，但她咽不下去。